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Vintage Chinese Silver Battleship/Wugongchuan Ornament Circa 1990

About the Item

An exceptional, fine and impressive Chinese silver battleship/wugongchuan ornament; an addition to our diverse related silverware collection. This exceptional vintage Chinese silver ornament has been realistically modelled in the form of a battleship/wugongchuan. Each side of the hull is embellished with stylised segmented panels framing cannon holes, all above seven extended oars. The posterior portion of the oared vessel incorporates a swept, stepped stern accented with a closed pair of doors. The bow of the ship bears an exceptional three-dimensional dragon figurehead, incorporating details replicating the scales and anatomical features. The plateaued helm of the ship is further ornamented with two open doors and a continuation of cannons from the hull. The deck of the ship is ornamented with protruding points emanating from grate style textures and incorporating open doors. The ship retains two masts, conjoined with the original round link chains. The shorter mast bears an impressive flag ornamented with the Chinese characters å·¦ä»¤é•‡æµ· (ZUOLING ZHENHAI). NOTE: We are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for his help in identifying the characters on this impressive vessel. Condition This vintage Chinese silver battleship ornament is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The decoration is all very sharp. The hallmark 'SILVER' struck to the surface of the ship's rudder is very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of vintage silverware. Dimensions Length 18.6cm/7.32' Width 14.8cm/5.83' Height 20cm/7.87' Weight 21.8 troy ounces/677.7g Maker: Unmarked Date: Circa 1990 Origin: China SKU: C8566

Dimensions:

Height: 7.87 in (19.99 cm)Width: 5.83 in (14.81 cm)Depth: 7.32 in (18.6 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Silver

Place of Origin:

China

Period:

1990-1999

Date of Manufacture:

Circa 1990

Condition:

Please see description.